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View article: A Descriptive Study of Caregivers’ Awareness, Practices, Challenges Faced, and Methods of Adherence to the Ketogenic Diet in Children with Refractory Epilepsy
A Descriptive Study of Caregivers’ Awareness, Practices, Challenges Faced, and Methods of Adherence to the Ketogenic Diet in Children with Refractory Epilepsy Open
Background: Refractory epilepsy refers to a type of epilepsy in which anti-epileptic medications do not yield results, necessitating alternative medical interventions. The ketogenic diet (KD) is utilized as a non-pharmacologic treatment fo…
View article: Association Between Sleep Quality, Body Mass, And Health Risk Factors in University Students
Association Between Sleep Quality, Body Mass, And Health Risk Factors in University Students Open
Background: Obesity and sleep disorders can adversely affect the quality of life. It is important to recognize the risk factors associated with obesity and sleep disorders to minimize their effects on health. This study aimed to identify t…
View article: The Efficacy of Telehealth Versus In-Person Management Delivery in Adult Patients with Obesity
The Efficacy of Telehealth Versus In-Person Management Delivery in Adult Patients with Obesity Open
Background: The effectiveness of telehealth in managing obesity in Saudi patients is still under investigation. This study compared the effectiveness of telehealth and in-person obesity management programs for adults. Methods: This clinica…
View article: A Comparative Study of Food Intake and Adipose Tissue Distribution in Saudi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A Comparative Study of Food Intake and Adipose Tissue Distribution in Saudi Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Open
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent disorder that affects reproductive-aged women and has reproductive, metabolic, and psychosocial effects. This research was intended to investigate the comparison between food intake and adipos…
View article: Association between consumption of tryptophan with sleep quality in King Saud University students
Association between consumption of tryptophan with sleep quality in King Saud University students Open
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between sleep quality and tryptophan consumption in King Saud University students by using a PSQI questionnaire. This study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it included 122 Saudi…
View article: The Impact of Mandatory Food-Marketing Regulations on Purchase and Exposure: A Narrative Review
The Impact of Mandatory Food-Marketing Regulations on Purchase and Exposure: A Narrative Review Open
(1) Background: Several governments have enforced a series of actions to improve the local food environment and reduce obesity-related diseases in the population by implementing statutory regulations to reduce or ban the marketing of produ…
View article: Association of Selenium Intake and Selenium Concentrations with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: A Narrative Review
Association of Selenium Intake and Selenium Concentrations with Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults: A Narrative Review Open
Several recent studies have suggested selenium (Se) as a potential risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM); however, the relationship between high Se levels and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk remains unclear. This review article aimed…
View article: Manual and Application-Based Carbohydrate Counting and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Subjects: A Narrative Review
Manual and Application-Based Carbohydrate Counting and Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Subjects: A Narrative Review Open
Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is the most common chronic disease in young adults and children, which is treated with insulin, usually given as basal and boluses. Carbohydrate counting (CHOC) helps patients to determine the correct meal doses. The…
View article: Sleep Duration, Body Mass Index, and Dietary Behaviour among KSU Students
Sleep Duration, Body Mass Index, and Dietary Behaviour among KSU Students Open
Background: Adolescents who receive an adequate amount of sleep benefit from a positive health status. Previous studies have documented several health consequences connected with obesity as well as short sleep duration among adolescents. P…
View article: Reducing Children’s Obesity in the Age of Telehealth and AI/IoT Technologies in Gulf Countries
Reducing Children’s Obesity in the Age of Telehealth and AI/IoT Technologies in Gulf Countries Open
Childhood obesity has become one of the major health issues in the global population. The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is associated with serious health issues and comorbidities related to obesity. Several studies mentioned t…
View article: Nightmares’ Pattern and Predictors among a Saudi University Students during COVID-19 Pandemic
Nightmares’ Pattern and Predictors among a Saudi University Students during COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Purpose: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic quarantine, university students were under various types of stressors, including the exams period, which might have affected their quality and quantity of sleep, and conseque…
View article: Effect of quarantine on eating behaviors and weight change among King Saud University students in Riyadh
Effect of quarantine on eating behaviors and weight change among King Saud University students in Riyadh Open
Background: To determine the effect of quarantine on eating habits and weight change, as well as the primary changes in weight and eating habits among King Saud University students. Aim: This study aims to identify the effects of quarantin…
View article: Prevalence of energy drink consumption and association with dietary habits among governmental university students in Riyadh
Prevalence of energy drink consumption and association with dietary habits among governmental university students in Riyadh Open
View article: Relation Between Physical Activities and Dietary Habits in School Children of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Relation Between Physical Activities and Dietary Habits in School Children of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Prevalence of common sleep problems in school-aged Saudi students
Prevalence of common sleep problems in school-aged Saudi students Open
Sleep is a complex and multi-faceted behavior.Child sleep is identified as a critical marker of health and well-being with a familiar association between sleep duration, and numerous studies have confirmed that improper sleep can lead to o…
View article: Worse or Just Different? Self-reported Sleep Characteristics of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women in the UK Household Longitudinal Study
Worse or Just Different? Self-reported Sleep Characteristics of Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women in the UK Household Longitudinal Study Open
Background: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine include pregnancy-associated sleep disorder (PASD) in its International Classification of Sleep Disorders. PASD is indicated by: either frequent arousals and reduced sleep efficiency or a …
View article: Social, health and lifestyle predictors of sleep during pregnancy
Social, health and lifestyle predictors of sleep during pregnancy Open
The aim of this thesis was to strengthen understanding of self-reported sleep in pregnancy by drawing together evidence from: previously published research; de novo analyses of existing and novel datasets; and the lived experience of pregn…
View article: Body weight, BMI and gestational weight gain are predictors of short sleep duration amongst pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes
Body weight, BMI and gestational weight gain are predictors of short sleep duration amongst pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes Open
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